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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.08, 1,794.60 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.08, 1,794.60 and 547.20 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.08 : 1,794.60 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.08/1,794.60 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.08x = 1,794.60 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.08x = 982,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,005.12/1,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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